Art Exhibitions at the Arboretum
An exhibition of photography
Nov - Dec | Terry Ashley
8 AM - 4 PM (M - F) | Frances Plecker Education Center
Artist Statement
I seem to be happiest when I’m grounded—literally—butt, back, or belly on the ground. I love being eye- to- petal with a plant—which nothing but my camera between us. What could be better than crawling through a field of red poppies and golden buttercups and recording their colors splashed over the landscape? And close-ups from these positions—what magic to zero in on a drop of dew clinging to s sprig of moss! I love lying on the ground and gazing up at a nodding trillium. How else could I ever do it justice?
The next best thing to being grounded is being captivated by the cellular structures of some of these same plants while I am peering at them through the light microscope. This lets me see inside of leaves, stems, and flowers. The cell’s micro-structure determines their function—their adaption to their environment.
Between the macro and micro images the possibilities are endless. When I combine the two types of images from the same species, I call them “Botanical Chords”. Many of the images in this exhibit are of this type. I have also begun to combine macro and micro images from different species. Some of these are included in the exhibit.
Finally, I just enjoy playing with abstract botanicals (cellular and other) to form designs. Especially when printed on metal these form potential back splashes for baths or kitchens. (No need to worry about mold with these!) Examples are also included in the exhibit.
PAST EXHIBITIONS ARCHIVE
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2020 January - February | JMU Student Exhibition 2019 January - February | Erica Lohan 2018 Janurary - February | Gene Gibb 2017 January - February | Jessica Horting + Sarah Phillips 2016 January - February | Deborah Davis
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2015 January - February | Celia Culver Rutt 2014 January - February | Brian Ripley 2013 January - February | JMU Art Students Exhibit 2012 January 2012 | Evan McGrew 2011 May - June | Ed Gowen |
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807
(540)-568-3194 | ejcarboretum@jmu.edu
Frances Plecker Education Center | Monday - Friday | 8 AM - 4 PM
